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Shots were fired in a suspected drive-by shooting on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue, pictured here, on Monday at approximately 4:28 p.m. The location is just steps away from Greene Street Friends School.
Afternoon shots fired outside GSFS
Police confirmed to the Local that five bullet casings were recovered from a shooting that occurred on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue on Monday. more
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Seth Anderson-Oberman is one of the emerging leaders of a North and Northwest Philadelphia-based movement that seeks to unite the 8th councilmanic district. At-large Councilmember and Nicetown resident Kendra Brooks and State Representative Chris Rabb, who are also considered leaders of the movement, stand in the background.
Anderson-Oberman supporters regroup to organize continued political pressure
Four months after a nail-bitingly narrow loss to Cindy Bass, Anderson-Oberman is once again organizing for action.  more
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The Lightning House lead architect Lode Vranken (in red) and his assistant, Jonathan Zweissler, play a section of roof boards while completing the project. The boards are designed to resonate when walked upon, acting as a kind of architectural xylophone.
PHS plants a new hub for the city’s urban forest at Awbury Arboretum
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will cap off its three-year project focused on growing the urban forest with the opening Friday of “The Lightning House." more
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State Rep. Chris Rabb
Rabb announces re-election bid, rails against corporate greed
A collection of friends and supporters of State Rep. Chris Rabb gathered in Mt. Airy on Sunday as he announced his re-election bid. more
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Crime Report
The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Sept. 2  to Sept. 10. more
Hearing continued for hospital building’s historic status
A hearing on the Chestnut Hill Hospital’s Women’s Center's potential designation to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places was continued. more
CHCA Agenda
For the week of Sept. 18 more
A rendering of the five-story, 125-unit development proposed at 42-68 Church Lane.
CDR board continues hearing on Germantown Church Lane project
Philadelphia’s Civic Design Review committee voted unanimously in favor of continuing its hearing on 42-68 Church Lane. more
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Correction
Last week’s article about a group who are developing a protective zoning “overlay” for Germantown Avenue incorrectly reported on who was writing it. more
Co-founders of the Team First Elite AAU Basketball Program are Coach Cadiann Cole, at left in the black sweatshirt, and Coach Melvin Brown, standing and wearing a light blue hoodie.
A successful second year for new Northwest basketball program
Team First Elite, a basketball program for students from Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy schools, has had an impressive second year. more
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In happier times, William and Leslie Newbold celebrated the Christmas season with their three children — Chase (from left), Samantha and William — and their four-legged family members, Madison (left) and Oakley.
Suicide: Newbold family responds by trying to help others
Sept. 23 'Walk & Talk' to raise funds for suicide prevention. more
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To combat neo-Nazi flyers posted in her neighborhood, Jenks fifth grader Tashyia Ishman wrote “LOVE WINS” on the grounds of the school’s playground in sidewalk chalk.
Jenks students choose to smother hate with love
Determined not to be intimidated by white nationalists, they responded to neo-Nazi flyers with declarations of love and inclusivity. more
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Correction
Last week’s print issue of the Local featured a photograph of Mt. Airy resident and developer Ken Weinstein, with no caption. more
Inside the post office at 7782 Crittenden St. in Chestnut Hill is where the writer mailed a check to PECO for $88 that was stolen, “washed,” rewritten for $1,818,23 and cashed by Citizens Bank.
How an $88 PECO check turned into a $1,818.23 theft
On Aug. 25, the local CBS affiliate, Channel 3, ran a story about recent break-ins of blue post office boxes. Add me to the list of victims. more
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CHCA Agenda
Thursday, Sept. 7, Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting - CANCELED more
After a long journey, El Limon in Chestnut Hill had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday at 8612 Germantown Ave. Present for the honors were several members of the Jain family (Pawan & Saroj Jain on the far left, parents to Ranjiv & Sanjiv Jain, the two men in the back row along with Jasmine Jain (Sanjiv's daughter), Councilwoman Cindy Bass, Becky Jain (one of the owners), Kea Larson (Becky's daughter), Sally Guerra (manager), Karina Vargas, the creator and founder of El Limon, Courtney O'Neil (executive director), Ann Nevel (retail advocate). El Limon serves fast casual Mexican food seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. There is seating inside as well as outside on their back patio. You may also order food to go and pick up or order through DoorDash for delivery. There are two parking spots in the rear for quick pickups – so please don't park in front on Germantown Ave. - even if it is for a "quick" pickup.
El Limon opens at top of the Hill
(From left) Cherri Gregg from WHYY; U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans; Kadida Kenner, CEO of the New Pennsylvania Project; Bishop Dwayne Royster of POWER Interfaith; Lena Zwarensteyn, senior director of the fair courts program at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; and Saleem Holbrook, executive director of the Abolitionist Law Center and Straight Ahead at the United Lutheran Seminary for federal court discussion.
Federal court appointments have impact: A panel discussion
Several groups recently hosted a speaker’s panel in Mt. Airy about the importance of understanding federal court decisions and their impact. more
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Philadelphia public schools, including Chestnut Hill's John Story Jenks Academy for Arts and Sciences, were forced to close early on the first day of school this year due to extreme heat and inadequate air conditioning.
Extreme heat sends students home early at start of school
Labor Day has come and gone, and the first day of school came amid a heat wave. more
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Screenshot of surveillance footage posted to Facebook by the Springfield Township Police Department shows two men in their late teens or early 20s entering yards on Patton Road in Springfield Township.
Police nab bike theft suspects
The Philadelphia Police Department arrested a pair of 21-year-old men last week who are believed to be connected to a rash of bicycle thefts. more
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B Inspired is planning to add more basketball programming to after-school activities this year.
Two women create buzz for after-school opportunities
Liz Harris and Amy Carolla could’ve written a check. But that seemed “a bit passive,” Harris said. more
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